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Owl Prowl- Annett Nature Center

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

Come meet a WCCB naturalist and enhance your knowledge about the Owls of Iowa. Gain the skill to recognize different owl vocalizations and take a stroll along the trail to […]

Free

Geocaching Fungi Adventure

Warren County Warren County, IA, United States

What is the Geocaching Adventure? There are 25 Geocaching Adventure Caches hidden in county, state and city parks around Warren County. Your challenge is to explore parks and find them […]

**CANCELED* Evening Prairie Burn

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

*Update 4/15/24: The 2024 evening prairie burn has been canceled due to rain and wind speeds forecasted. * Join the WCCB as we light up the night sky! Learn about […]

*Date Change* Geocaching 101

McCord Park 900 South P St, Indianola, IA, United States

Looking for a fun new outdoor hobby? Want to participate in a county-wide Geocaching Adventure? Come discover the fun and excitement of geocaching, the high tech outdoor scavenger hunt that […]

Free

Dutch Oven Cooking

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

Are you in need of an easy, filling, and delicious recipe for your next camping trip or outdoor adventure? Learn to prepare scrumptious recipes that will feed a crowd. Participants […]

Free

StoryWalk®

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

StoryWalk® is a fun way to get communities outside and reading. Each month, we will put a new nature themed children’s story along the trails in different parks. Stories will […]

June Homeschool Wednesdays: Canoeing

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

This class is for ages 10-18. Join us out on the water for a canoe program on Lester Pond. Our naturalist will provide instruction on how to handle a canoe […]

Free

Kids Fish Day

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

Have some fishing fun with us! Bring the family out to participate in the art of fishing. The fishing competition will take place at Lester Pond. There will be awards, […]

Free

Canceled – Fire Starting

Moats Park 900 N 1st St, Indianola, IA, United States

This program has been canceled due to lack of participants. Fire? Yes! Let's talk Fire! Join a WCCB naturalist to learn about the history of fire starting, and some of […]

Free

International Mud Day

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

Did you know there is a National Mud Day? It takes place annually in June! Come out and help us celebrate National Mud Day with an invitation to get muddy […]

Free

*Time Change* Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

Get out on the water and give stand up paddleboarding a try! A WCCB naturalist will go over the basic equipment, paddle strokes, and get you paddling around our pond. […]

Free

*CANCELED July Homeschool Wednesday: Team Building

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

Come on out to enjoy the summer camp fun of team building and camp games!! Team Building 9-10:30am 11-19 year olds Participants engage in interactive challenges that require them to […]

Free

Dutch Oven Cooking

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

Are you in need of an easy, filling, and delicious recipe for your next camping trip or outdoor adventure? Learn to prepare scrumptious recipes that will feed a crowd. Participants […]

Free

Natural Dyes

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

Are you prepared to explore the world of natural dyes and unleash your creativity? Discover the fascinating process of creating natural dyes and create your own unique dyed masterpiece. Join […]

Free

Monarch Tagging

Otter Creek 14400 Quebec Street, Indianola, IA, United States

Come to Otter Creek and discover all about monarch butterflies, their unusual lifestyle and life cycle and their migration to Mexico! A Warren County Conservation Naturalist will teach you how […]

Free

Monarch Tagging

Buxton 705 N Buxton St, Indianola, IA, United States

Discover all about monarch butterflies, their unusual lifestyle and life cycle and their migration to Mexico! A Warren County Conservation Naturalist will teach you how to catch and handle a […]

Free

Fire Starting with Parks & Rec

Moats Park 900 N 1st St, Indianola, IA, United States

Fire? Yes! Let's talk Fire! Join a WCCB Naturalist to learn about the history of fire starting, and some of the different techniques and practices. Learn how to set yourself […]

Free

2024 Twister Annual Halloween Hike

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

Join Warren County Conservation for a Twister of a Halloween Hike! This is years theme is all about severe weather! Trek down the jack o’ lantern lit trail and meet […]

Moonlight Hike

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

Embark on a guided hike under the enchanting glow of the moon, immersing yourself in the beauty of nature. This program is designed to provide a memorable and educational outdoor […]

Free

Candy Cane Hike

Middleswart Lodge 15875 118th Ave, Indianola, IA, United States

Tis the season to bust out your favorite ugly sweater and candy cane stripes! Come hike the trails at the Middleswart Lodge to find the candy canes hidden along the […]

Free

*Canceled* Geocaching 101

McCord Park 900 South P St, Indianola, IA, United States

Looking for a fun new outdoor hobby? Want to participate in a county-wide Geocaching Adventure? Come discover the fun and excitement of geocaching, the high tech outdoor scavenger hunt that […]

Free

Event Series Summer Saturday Hours

Summer Saturday Hours

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

**This first Summer Saturday Hours are changed to 10-1pm! Saturday, May 24th 2025! Summer Saturday Hours This summer, we’re excited to announce that the Annett Nature Center will be open […]